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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has congratulated UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman, who hails from Edo State, for retaining the coveted title. Usman, at the weekend defeated his rival, Jorge Masvidal in a rematch with a vicious second-round knockout, to retain the UFC welterweight championship, putting his name on the short list of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Obaseki, in a statement, celebrated the undisputed champion for his agility, vigour and confidence, commending him for always showcasing the indomitable Edo spirit to the world. He said: “I congratulate our own Kamaru Usman for retaining his title as the undisputed welterweight champion of UFC. The ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ once again shines brightly as an Edo Star, showcasing the indomitable Edo spirit to the world. “We are proud of his achievements and wish him more victories in his career.”

The Insurgents are responsible for the attack on the Imo State Police Headquarters and the headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service on 5th April, 2021. They have also carried out series of calculated, violent attacks on security personnel and formations in the south east and south south of the country.  As the security forces approached the base of the insurgents, they came under rapid fire from the group. In a bold and clinical response,  the joint security forces fought back gallantly. The Forces eventually neutralized the overall commander of the insurgents  in the Southeast popularly known as Ikonso Commander and six (6) other armed fighters of the insurgent group. Commander Ikonso is known as the Vice President designate  as well as the coordinator of all the militia operations of the group. He was the mastermind and coordinator of the attack on the Imo Police Headquarters and several other attacks on security and military personnel and facilities....

The Edo State Government has revoked the Uzanu clan from existence saying the continouse existence of the clan has heighten insecurity challenges and communal clashes in the State.  "Uzanu was just a small village with less than Seven hundred adult population the former Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Clement Agba connived together to convert into a clan during his era to fulfill political interest against the which of the majority despite series of protest and litigation against the creation of the clan." "Since  the creation of Uzanu clan all nebouring communities have been leaving under security threat and various forms of killing being supervised by their already deposed Oniola traditional ruler.  On assumption of office, the incumbent administration has taken several steps to resolve continuous communal clashes instigated by the leadership of Uzanu but the adamant nature of the Uzanu people in abiding by government peaceful resolution to their land disputes le...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) laments the  Tuesday night's massacre of no fewer than 30 compatriots in simultaneous bandit attacks on four villages in two local government areas of Zamfara state. The party also bemoans the killing of a staff as well as abduction of unknown number of students of Greenfield University in Kaduna state, the same Tuesday night. It is saddening that bandits and terrorist elements are now holding our nation to ransom due to the manifest lack of commitment by the Buhari Presidency and the disoriented All Progressives Congress (APC) to decisively confront the situation and secure our country. Today, under President Muhammadu Buhari, our nation has become an expansive killing field where bandits, terrorist, kidnappers and invaders are having a field day despoiling our communities and killing our compatriots.  This is completely unacceptable! Our party recalls that we had advised President Buhari to conduct a holistic rejigging of our national secur...

The Edo State Government has announced the inclusion of degrees in Banking and Finance (BSC) in the state’s scheme of service. The Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., in a circular letter with reference number CA/VOL.11/T/257, said Serving Officers with degrees in Banking and Finance are now to be considered for the various cadres while candidates with the same degrees are also to be considered for employment. He said the inclusion of the degree holders in the scheme of service is for Procurement Officer, Commercial Officer and Investment Officer Cadres. Okungbowa noted: “The Edo State Government has announced the inclusion of degrees in Banking and Finance (BSC) in the scheme of service for the following cadres: Procurement Officer Cadre, Commercial Officer Cadre and Investment Officer Cadre.  “This according to the Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., in a Circular Letter with reference number CA/VOL.11/T/257, sequel to the approval given by the Natio...

  The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Olarenwaju James 'm' 48, aka Baba Ijesha, popular Nollywood actor for defiling a minor The case of defilement was reported on 19th April, 2021 by one Princess Adekola Adekanya 'f' at Sabo Police Station and transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba Lagos for proper investigation Based on preliminary findings, the suspect started sexually assaulting the victim, 14 years, since she was 7 year old. The suspect confessed to the crime and was also captured by a CCTV camera in the house of the complainant.  The Commissioner of Police,Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered for proper investigation as he promised to do justice in the matter.  CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI  POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER  LAGOS STATE COMMAND  IKEJA-LAGOS  22ND APRIL, 2021 ME: This is almost unreal if i didn't know any better. No one is to be trusted in safeguarding  our children. Paedophiles are not riff ra...

By Emeka Obitube  Imo State born social media comedian Miss MERCY CYNTHIA MMESOMA GINIKACHUKWU NNADI popularly known by her stage name (ADA-JESUS) is dead. She died in the early hours of Wednesday at an undisclosed hospital were she was being treated for kidney failure. She was aged 24. May God forgive all her short comings and accept her soul in paradise.